Eleven New York City lawmakers were arrested for civil disobedience at a federal building after being denied entry to inspect ICE holding rooms, which are criticized as inhumane.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams suggests reviewing school policies to potentially prevent transgender students from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, inciting criticism amid state laws and federal pressure.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run by a tractor-trailer in Crown Heights, Brooklyn; NYPD searches for the driver.

Governor Kathy Hochul has issued new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for New Yorkers, pushing ahead of federal policy and enhancing vaccine access, including allowing pharmacists to administer vaccines.

The NYPD Crimestoppers are seeking information on an armed robbery in the Bronx, where a man was held at gunpoint and robbed of $13,000 during a sneaker purchase.

Governor Hochul allocates $176 million to enhance New York’s water and sewer systems, targeting lead line replacements and contaminant removal in drinking water.

Fulton Mall in Brooklyn gets an $8M upgrade with green spaces, new trees, benches, and permeable pavers to enhance the pedestrian experience and address environmental concerns.

The INSPYRE Innovation Hub opens in Syracuse, aiming to boost Central New York’s tech sector and foster regional development.

A former USPS employee admitted to issuing 105 fraudulent money orders to himself, stealing nearly $77,000. Sentencing is set for 2026, with a possible 5-year prison term.

A man was indicted for an explosion on a boat he piloted while allegedly intoxicated, injuring two off City Island. He faces charges including assault and operating a vessel under the influence.

A man from Bedford-Stuyvesant received a 25-year sentence for the murder of a 26-year-old in their shared housing complex following a violent altercation in 2023.

Harvard alum Vladimir Artamonov is charged with running a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, targeting classmates and alumni for fraudulent investments.

Honduran national Cesar Rafael Coello Dominguez was sentenced to seven years in prison for operating a multimillion-dollar telemarketing fraud scheme.